CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 71250
  • Insurance Median: $3,258
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,298
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 30.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $3,258. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,298. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 30.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,298

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,258

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $5,298 (4960%)
Insurance Median: $3,258 (3050%)
Cash: $5,298 (4960% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,258 (3050% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 3050% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2950%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $344 - $1,475 322%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $900 843%
Union Coalition $936 876%
Moda Health $1,690 - $2,490 1582%
United $1,960 - $4,000 1835%
Premerafirst $2,623 2456%
Geha Ppo Usa $2,734 - $4,641 2560%
Cigna $2,872 2689%
Multiplan $3,179 - $4,927 2976%
Coventry Healthcare $3,338 3125%
First Health $3,709 3473%
Bering Strait School District $3,974 3721%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $3,974 3721%
Risk & Benefit Management $3,974 3721%
Banner Health $4,238 3968%
Matanuska Telephone $4,238 3968%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals